Local from Tuesday, March 17th, 2026

One dead in debris incident at Abu Dhabi's Baniyas

Authorities have responded to an incident involving fallen shrapnel from a ballistic missile interception at Abu Dhabi's Baniyas area on Tuesday, which resulted in the death of one person.
Bahrain, Kuwait condemn Iranian attack that killed one in Abu Dhabi

Bahrain and Kuwait have strongly condemned the continued hostile Iranian attacks targeting civilian and vital facilities in the UAE that resulted in the death of a resident on Monday.
UAE deals with missile, drone threats on Tuesday morning

UAE authorities have announced on Tuesday morning that air forces were responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.
Fire breaks out at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone

Authorities are responding to a fire that has broken out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone (FOIZ) early on Tuesday after being targeted by several drones, with no injuries reported.
GCAA: Air traffic operations return to normal

The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) announced that air navigation has returned to normal across the UAE’s airspace, following the stabilisation of the situation and the lifting of the temporary precautionary measures.

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